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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lem and Walt's favorite beer?

2. What does Vince decide to go after himself?

3. What does Streck say to Nora in the beginning of section two?

4. What had Travis not done in a long time?

5. What was in the glove box?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was the fear that Travis felt after he'd left the canyon different to what he felt why he was there?

2. What was Vince doing in Weatherby's garage?

3. How did Streck violate Nora?

4. What did Travis compare and contrast in the dog's behavior?

5. What things did Arthur Streck knock over while trying to escape Einstein?

6. What was Nora Devon's escape from the domineering nature of her aunt?

7. How did Einstein convey his thoughts on Travis and Nora's relationship?

8. What are the things Travis likes in Nora?

9. What does Vince want with Johnny the Wire?

10. What did the dog that met up with Travis on the trail look like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Outsider and Einstein both have a different view of society not only due to genetics but due to the way they were treated. Explain both views of humanity, and why you think each character takes that view. Which do you most identify with and why? What do you think is the stimulus for you feeling this way?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways did teaching Einstein have an effect on Nora's redevelopment? What are some theories on how this helped her to blossom as a fully functional woman? What do you think would have happened to Nora otherwise? How do you think her progression in life would have been had it not been for Einstein and Travis?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lem and Nora. In what ways are they both victims? In what ways are they strong? How do both character's progress throughout the novel? How is their progression healthier for them in the long run?

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